now a former justice of the peace, eric lyle williams, is in custody. he is being held on unrelated charges. authorities did search his home friday. williams was prosecuted by mclelland last year for stealing three computer monitors. williams was convicted and put on probation. >>> on capitol hill, the senate's gun control debate kicks into high gear this week. seems the bipartisan deal to expand background checks on gun sales is gaining support little by little. two republicans yesterday signaled they might support the agreement when it comes up for a vote. that followed an emotional address over the weekend featuring a mother of a boy killed in the sandy hook elementary school shooting. >> sometimes, i close my eyes and all i can remember is that awful day waiting at the sandy hook volunteer firehouse for the boy who would never come home. >> if you would have met with the families, the strongest people i ever met with they never asked for any body to take their guns away. they never asked for repeal to the 2nd amendment. yes, i came to do something.